By Michael Navarro
UHCLIDIAN STAFF

Texans will have the chance to vote on 19 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution Nov. 6. Additionally, Houston residents will vote on two light-rail propositions and the next mayor.

Following are some of the proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution. A complete listing of all 19 constitutional amendment propositions can be obtained from the League of Women Voters Voter's Guide at the local library or online at www.lwvtexas.org.

• Proposition 6 Gives the governor the authority to call a special session to appoint presidential electors during certain situations, such as the 2000 presidential election in Florida.
• Proposition 7 Authorizes the veteran's land board to issue up to $500 million in bonds for the Veteran's Housing Assistance Fund II.
• Proposition 8 Allows the Texas Public Finance Authority to issue up to $80 million in bonds that would pay for construction and renovation projects and equipment.
• Proposition 9 Allows the legislature to fill a vacancy without an election in cases in which a candidate is unopposed.
• Proposition 11 Proposes allowing retired public school teachers and administrators to receive pay for serving on local boards, such as school boards, town boards and water districts.
• Proposition 12 Removes confusing language and outdated provisions from the constitution. Aside from the language changes mentioned, no changes in the law will result. Houston voters also will vote on two city propositions that determine who controls the expansion of the new Metro light-rail system.
• City Proposition No. 1 Gives voters the right to approve or reject the expansion of the rail system in Houston to suburban areas and airports. In order for expansion, the transit authority must issue bonds; this proposition gives the decision of issuing bonds to the voters. However, it will not affect the Main Street light-rail system being built by Metro.
• City Proposition No. 3 Requires city council to hold an election before giving Metro permission to build on any part of its light-rail line within the city.